There are different methods that home buyers may use to find a real estate agent to work with. While some may use the services of a real estate agent who they know personally, others may reach out to a professional who they have located online. Regardless of whether you previously knew the individual in a non-professional setting or not, it is important that you check your agent's reference and testimonials before you get started with the home buying process.
Whether you've never heard the phrase 'home equity' before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.
What Is A Counter-Offer? The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, a seller can respond to a buyer's offer with changes - a "counter" - that improves the terms.
As you'll see in this video, unless you have a buyer's agent remember that the agent works for the seller. Make a point of asking him or her to keep your discussions and information confidential.
With all of the expense that can go into buying or selling your home, it's good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time.
Many of us are wondering if our houses have suffered any damages from earthquakes, but what do we look for in this case? Will damages show up later? We gathered some information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here is a checklist on what to look for inside and outside your house to see
If you're moving from a large home into a smaller house or condo, youâre probably looking forward to enjoying a lower heating bill and not having to do as much cleaning. But before you move, you'll want to take certain precautions to ensure that youâre not overwhelmed.
It's not easy, but staying calm will help you to plan for your upcoming home purchase and sale and make the process easier. So how can you avoid the stress? Here are three strategies that will keep you calm, no matter what may happen.
If you've been following the real estate industry for any length of time, you've probably heard the phrase "buyer's market" at some point. And although the meaning may seem apparent, it takes some study to understand what actually constitutes a buyer's market. Who decides whether it's a buyer's or seller's market? What's the threshold for deciding between the two? Hereâs what you need to know.
Each real estate market is unique in various ways, and your local real estate agent can help you to become more familiar with the trends in your community. However, while each market may be unique, there are some common trends that you can expect to be rather widespread across many communities throughout the next year.
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